NYPD Officer Hieu Tran Charged with Attempted Murder in New Jersey Road Rage Shooting

Voorhees Township, New Jersey, New Jersey United States of America
Incident occurred on May 17, 2023 around 11 p.m.
Investigation ongoing, more details expected to be released
NYPD officer Hieu Tran charged with attempted murder in New Jersey road rage shooting
Tran currently suspended without pay from NYPD, previously assigned to public information office and 28th Precinct in Harlem
Tran's NYPD-issued firearm linked to ballistic evidence at scene
Victim transported to local hospital for treatment
NYPD Officer Hieu Tran Charged with Attempted Murder in New Jersey Road Rage Shooting

A New York City police officer, Hieu Tran, has been charged with attempted murder and other crimes in connection to a road rage shooting incident that occurred in New Jersey on May 17, 2023. The shooting took place around 11 p.m., and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

According to reports from various sources, including the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and Voorhees Township Police Department, Tran's NYPD-issued firearm was linked to ballistic evidence found at the scene of the incident. The victim's identity has not been released.

Tran is currently suspended without pay from the NYPD while he awaits extradition to New Jersey. He had previously been assigned to the public information office since 2023, but was also previously assigned to the 28th Precinct in Harlem. His lawyer did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released as they become available.

This article is based on information from multiple sources, including NBC News, Star-Advertiser, AP News, and NJ.com. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.



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  • Victim's identity not released

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    • NYPD officer Hieu Tran, 27, charged with attempted murder and other crimes in New Jersey for shooting a man in an apparent road rage incident
    • The shooting occurred on May 17 around 11 p.m.
    • Tran's NYPD-issued firearm was linked to the ballistic evidence from the scene
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    • New York City police officer Hieu Tran has been charged with attempted murder, second-degree weapons possession, and second-degree aggravated assault in New Jersey.
    • During the incident, Tran allegedly shot another motorist and then drove off.
    • Tran joined the Police Department in February 2021 and had been assigned to the public information office since 2023. He was previously assigned to the 28th Precinct in Harlem. He was suspended without pay as of May 26.
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    • New York City police officer Hieu Tran was charged with attempted murder in New Jersey on May 17, 2023
    • Officer Tran was identified as the shooter using surveillance video, cellphone records and ballistics evidence
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    • NYPD officer Hieu Tran, 27, of Yonkers, New York, has been charged with attempted murder following a road rage shooting in South Jersey on May 17.
    • The shooting occurred at the intersection of Route 73 and Cooper Road in Voorhees Township.
    • One driver was suffering from a gunshot wound and is still undergoing treatment at Cooper University Hospital.
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    • NYPD officer Hieu Tran was arrested for allegedly shooting a 30-year old man in an apparent road rage incident on May 17, 2023.
    • Officer Hieu Tran's NYPD-issued gun was linked to the shooting scene.
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